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 Belfast, Northern Ireland
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NIEL Statement – Urgent intervention required by the NI Executive in order to make Environmental Progress in Northern Ireland: tinyurl.com/4t68udpr
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DAERA
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Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics released. More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/norther…
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NI regenerative farmer wins national Farming for the Future Award at BBC Food & Farming Awards! tinyurl.com/mwt7xh6v
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BBC News NI
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Time is running out to meet key targets within Stormont's energy strategy by 2030, a committee has said. bbc.in/4dUAbNL

Stormont: Failed energy targets risk loss of economic opportunities

A committee hears that Northern Ireland could lose out on economic opportunities if action is not accelerated.

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@daera_niOct 20
'Any future biomethane sector must be guided by strong environmental principles.' - DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI @Economy_NI
Economy NI
@Economy_NIOct 20
Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF and @daera_ni Minister @AndrewMuirNI have launched a consultation seeking views on the development of a sustainable biomethane sector in Northern Ireland. 🔗 economy-ni.gov.uk/news/minis…
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DAERA
@daera_niOct 22
Farming with Nature Transition Scheme 2026. 👉Decision Letters have been issued. Plse check emails, Approved actions should be completed by 28 Feb 27 in time for claiming payment. 🔗Find out what to do next at: daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/how…
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BBC Food and Farming Awards 2026 winners announced! Congratulations to NI winners Bronagh O’Kane (Drumard Farm) and Sean McDermott & Rory Blight (Keen 2b Green and Source Grow)! See here for more info: tinyurl.com/4kk46zek
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Cleaner Neighbourhoods Report reveals Northern Ireland’s litter problem: tinyurl.com/3aeee925 @isupportlhlh
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DAERA
@daera_niOct 20
A record-breaking number of visitors came through the doors of the DAERA Portrush Coastal Zone in 2026 to learn about Northern Ireland’s marine environment, figures revealed today. More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/portrus…
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir recently pictured at Portrush Costal Zone with organisations including Queen's University, Ulster Wildlife and the NI Marine Taskforce.

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Economy NI
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Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF and @daera_ni Minister @AndrewMuirNI have launched a consultation seeking views on the development of a sustainable biomethane sector in Northern Ireland. 🔗 economy-ni.gov.uk/news/minis…
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@daera_niOct 20
On #internationallandscapeday have you heard about our Farming with Nature Landscape Projects Scheme? 👉Join our online information webinar tomorrow night to find out how farmers & land managers can get involved: 👉Details: Wed 21 Oct - 7PM at teams.microsoft.com/meet/348…
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@daera_niOct 19
👉We 're recruiting for the role of Head of Forestry Division. @ForestServiceNI is inviting applications from experienced leaders, driven by public value, environmental stewardship & strategic challenge. Shireen Chambers chats about the role APPLY at: irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov…
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7 NI finalists at BBC National Food & Farming Awards 2026! NIEL and our Sustainable Agriculture Working Group congratulates all 7 finalists from NI who have been selected from thousands of nominations, ahead of this week’s awards ceremony! tinyurl.com/27ufywxs
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Economy NI
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Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF has announced £15m of investment to drive the next generation of zero-emission transport and energy technology at Belfast Harbour. The ZETEC project will turn the Harbour into a real-world testing environment for electric vessels, high-power marine charging, autonomous transport and energy systems. 🎥 Watch to find out more. @BelfastHarbour @ArtemisTechLtd @UKRI_News
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Coastwatch's All Ireland Autumn Survey is closing 20th October. For more info and to take part, visit: tinyurl.com/5yhbzksa @coastwatch_ire

All Ireland Survey (Autumn 2026) | Coastwatch Europe

​The goal of Coastwatch Europe (CWE) is the protection and sustainable use of coastal resources, and informed public participation in environmental planning and management. Coastwatch Europe is...

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DAERA
@daera_niOct 16
SAP will provide you with financial support to invest in technologies and adopt new systems, along with the training and know-how needed to use these tools effectively. Find out more visit daera-ni.gov.uk/topics/susta…
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DAERA
@daera_niOct 15
🗣️Farming with Nature Landscape Projects Scheme: 👉Join our online information webinar to find out more about the scheme, its aims and how farmers and land managers can get involved: 🗓️Date: 21 Oct ⏰Time: 7PM 🧑‍💻Online at teams.microsoft.com/meet/348…
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DAERA
@daera_niOct 15
📢CLOSING NEXT TUESDAY DAERA Minister @andrewmuirni has announced that the Forest Expansion Scheme (FES) is now open for applications. More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/ministe…
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The latest issue of NIEL's Assembly News is now available: tinyurl.com/bdej7kbm #AssemblyNews
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Economy NI
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Belfast Harbour is to become a live environment for testing the next generation of zero-emission transport and energy systems through a £15m investment announced by Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF The funding comes from UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI) Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF) and is the second project announced from the £30million allocation to the Belfast-Derry Innovation Corridor. The Zero Emissions Transport and Energy Cluster (ZETEC), led by @ArtemisTechLtd, will connect electric vessels, high-power marine charging, autonomous transport and energy systems through secure digital twin technology. Read more economy-ni.gov.uk/news/archi…
Economy Minister with Dr Iain Percy, Artemis Technologies; Emma McKenna, AMIC; Joe Devlin, Energia Group; Mike Dawson, Belfast Harbour and Dr Katrina Thompson, UK Digital Twin Centre.

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@daera_niOct 14
Have your say on improving air quality! The draft Clean Air Strategy for Northern Ireland aims to help protect human health and the environment by improving air quality in Northern Ireland. 🗓️ Consultation closes on 27 Oct 🔗 daera-ni.gov.uk/consultation…
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